# 22 CFR § 96.5: Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 96.5
- **Heading:** Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER J—LEGAL AND RELATED SERVICES > PART 96—INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS > Subpart B—Selection, Designation, and Duties of Accrediting Entities

## Text

An accrediting entity must qualify as either:
(a) An organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1), that has expertise in developing and administering standards for entities providing child welfare services; or
(b) A public entity (other than a Federal entity), including, but not limited to, any State or local government or governmental unit or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, that has expertise in developing and administering standards for entities providing child welfare services.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 96.1 § 96.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.2 § 96.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.4 § 96.4 Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.5 § 96.5 Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.6 § 96.6 Performance criteria for designation as an accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.7 § 96.7 Authorities and responsibilities of an accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.8 § 96.8 Fees charged by accrediting entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.9 § 96.9 Agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.10 § 96.10 Suspension or cancellation of the designation of an accrediting entity by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.12 § 96.12 Authorized adoption service providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.13 § 96.13 Circumstances in which accreditation, approval, or supervision is not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.14 § 96.14 Providing adoption services using other providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.14.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.15 § 96.15 Examples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.15.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.16 § 96.16 Public domestic authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.16.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.